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Poles isn't a high energy guy. You don't get to be a NFL GM by being shy and insecure. Clearly Johnson had a purpose to add a talented weapon at 10 , there are still OL and DL left to get. They can still get a talented RB in the 3rd round. It's about getting 4 talented players, not trying to fill one need.

I thought Poles was fine. He was the same with Caleb, even though they knew it was happening. Warren was an odd ball..."go blue".. Ben Johnson did remind me of Gruden. You can tell he wanted this player. Not saying they didn't want a LT first though. Let's hope we can get Ersery. He is more athletic than Banks. For offense, if they can get Henderson, Johnson, or Judkins I think they will be complete and will be regarded one of the best on paper.

Him and Jihaad Campbell were medical flagged and expected to drop. Will Johnson has a bad shoulder. He could overcome it, but if it requires surgery, I think those have 6 month+ recovery time.

We can all find rankings with all sorts of different values. Loveland here was 7 overall on Draft Network. I"m sure I can find him as far back as 20 or 25 but on average I'd say he was at least around 15 across the board. Might have been higher than that in the final rankings just prior to the draft. https://www.thedraftnetwork.com/list/nfl-draft-2025-player-rankings ....12 here on CBS https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/prospect-rankings/ ....Brugler had Warren at 10 and Loveland at 11. https://www.chargers.com/news/dane-brugler-top-100-draft-prospects "Two common names in recent mock drafts — Penn State's Tyler Warren and Michigan's Colston Loveland — are right near one another on the Big Board. Warren came in at No. 10 overall while Loveland was at No. 11." I checked a few other places and almost everywhere I look his value fit very close to where we drafted him. I wanted to build the trenches and didn't want a TE at 10 so I never really considered him, or Warren, unless we traded back a bit. Seeing him work out of the slot effectively gives me hope we got a good move TE and filled a clear need on the offense. I'm coming to grips with it. The fact we took him ahead of the popular pick in Warren shows me our talent evaluators and new coaches can make good decisions together. Or maybe I should be worried they agreed with my TE evaluation?

Not getting one of those tackles at this point. I’d go get the Michigan db. He is going to be so motivated.

Jihad to the Eagles - more for Fangio. Wow. And Simmons gores to the Chiefs. I dunno about Ersery falling 6 more slots. Texans need an OT, Cleveland picks twice and they need an OT. Maybe we trade up in the 2nd round? Dont love it but...

For sure. And if you didnt see it on the other thread, here is another high praise tweet - Eric Galko is the director of operations for the East-West Shrine Bowl. And he also founded Optimum Scouting just tweeted this:

for $10M a year, when you can cut or trade him with no cap penalty? He has a role for sure, I just dont see it for that money.

Kmet has always been the inline blocker, so he can still play a role in the offense as he has done previously. He will most likely see more production with Johnson in charge. If the Bears sign/draft another TE, then I will agree he is gone but until then he is sticking around.

75% of Lovelands catches are for first downs.

What Ben Johnson sees in Loveland

WOW. Here's the phone call with Loveland. First off Poles is so shy and insecure and cringey sheesh. But THEN, check out Johnson. His energy is off the charts - better than any of the press conferences or anything. Look how he is rocking back and forth with excitement. Listen to what he says. This is the most authentic example Ive seen of him with players. More candid than the behind the scenes stuff. Reminds me of Jon Gruden - maniacal about winning. Fantastic. Maybe Johnson is gonna show us all something with Loveland. https://www.facebook.com/share/r/187DKZHkHp/

Conerly gone to Washington Ersery isnt gonna fall to us int he 2nd, we will have to make a move if we need him. But Simmons? Hmmm

totally agree. But if you get a top 1st round talent at LT for the next 12 years, maybe a half a season isnt so bad?

The bad part about drafting someone not able to do training camp is they are not getting the refining/technical live assistance. Once game one week starts, player development is out the window. That is what killed Kiran. Simmons has the talent but will miss the stuff he needs to develop.

he was one of the guys I was always taking in the 2nd round, of course he wasnt gonna last that long. Funy thing is I often had Coleston Loveleand there too. In the 2nd. Draft simulators are funny LOL So now, the 2nd round picks are OT and D Line.

He'd have been a great pick for us on a big trade back but Loveland is at least better value at 10.

And Now Tyliek Williams to the Lions. He's gonna be tough. Glad we've beefed up the OL.

lol

Phil Emery would agree with this statement.

Starks goes to the Ravens - they have a history of great safeties and they just got another one.

Everybody is looking at last year's offense and comment negativity. This is a different offense, a lot more snaps for everyone. Kmet will have more targets than last year . With a good offense everyone gets fed.

I find it hysterical that as players are picked, guys say ( I had him as a third round pick on my big board) . Nobody cares about how pundits rated players. Teams all have a big board according to their draft information.

Yeah if Simmons will be back by week 5 or something, that changes everything.

Conerly or Ersery are the only 2 I think are capable of starting in their first year. Let's see who they get. Simmons could end up being the best LT in the draft but have to see how his injury plays out.